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Trump administration scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars

Original: Trump administration says it's scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars

The Trump administration has announced it is scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars, loosening requirements that automakers improve gas mileage across their fleets. The move reverses stricter emissions and efficiency rules put in place under previous administrations, and is likely to draw opposition from environmental groups and some states while being welcomed by automakers seeking lower compliance costs.

Why now: The rollback of emissions rules is a significant environmental and regulatory policy change affecting consumers and the auto industry.

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